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DMC Stock Forecast: Del Monte Corp. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 23 Oct 2026
$30
−1.40% on the day

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Del Monte Corp. hold a median 12-month price target of $52 — +76.2% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 60 of 100 as at 24 Oct 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.4B
Ticker Nerd rank
60/ 100
Median analyst target
$52
Analysts covering
1
Revenue$1.0B−4.9% y/y
Operating income$37.9M
Net income$10.7M
Free cash flow$29.7M
Quarterly, 7 quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−0.3%
1M
−3.8%
YTD
−15.0%
1Y
−11.4%
From 52W high
−29.6%
From 52W low
+10.8%
$27
$42
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

DMC stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Del Monte Corp. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 24 Oct 2026
60/ 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Value
89
Volatility
83
Quality
72
Accruals
60
Revisions
59
Issuance
47
Momentum
41
Size
40
Growth
24

Value (89): The shares cost little relative to the profits and assets behind them — which can mean the market is too gloomy, or that the business really is in trouble.

Growth (24): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

DMC stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on DMC, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$30$35$40$45$50Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DMCHigh $52Median $52Low $52

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says1 analysts
1 Buy0 Hold0 Sell
Low $52Median $52High $52

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +76.2% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first
DateFirmActionRatingTarget
12 May 2016Sidoti & Co.InitiatesNeutral—
5 Jan 2016WunderlichInitiatesBuy—
5 Jan 2016Wunderlich SecuritiesInitiatesBuy—
31 July 2013CL KingUpgradeBuy—
31 Jan 2013BB&T CapitalDowngradeHold—
8 May 2012JefferiesMaintainsHold—
29 Feb 2012JefferiesMaintainsHold—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

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Performance

DMC vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 23 Oct 2026, Del Monte Corp. returned −11.4% against +14.3% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

DMC vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
8090100110120130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26DMCS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

DMC analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+4.7%
Analysts raising
1
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Del Monte Corp. (DMC) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
42.2×

Cheaper than 18% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.3×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

Price / book
0.7×

Cheaper than 78% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
8.6×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.1%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−62.7%

Higher than 8% of US stocks

Gross margin
8.5%

Higher than 8% of US stocks

Operating margin
3.9%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Net margin
0.8%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
1.8%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Return on assets
3.0%

Higher than 65% of US stocks

Dividend yield
4.1%

Higher than 91% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Del Monte Corp. (DMC) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Del Monte Corp. has a market value of $1.4B and an enterprise value of $2.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $4.3B. The latest quarter grew 3.1% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $72.3M, a 1.7% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.45.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026: $174.9M, after $55.0M of capital spending.

  • Del Monte Corp. spent $26.2M on share buybacks and $57.2M on dividends in the twelve months to 31 Mar 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 47.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 42.2×; forward P/E: 9.4× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 4.07%, paying out 171% of earnings.

  • Del Monte Corp. employs 8,562 people — $498K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 31 Mar 2026 · market figures as at 24 Oct 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

DMC vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelFarm Products
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
DMCDel Monte Corp.$1.4B60
AGROAdecoagro SA$1.4B32
DOLEDole Plc$1.3B77
CALMCal-Maine Foods, Inc.$3.0B25
VITLVital Farms, Inc.$409.4M12
AFRIForafric Global Plc$318.0M44
VFFVillage Farms International, Inc.$313.7M61

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News

Latest DMC news & analysis

Del Monte Corporation Showcases Reunited Brand and New Product Innovations at 2026 IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show

Business Wire · 14 Oct 2026positive

Del Monte Corporation plans to return to the 2026 IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando on Oct. 15–16 with its first unified showcase of fresh and shelf-stable products since acquiring select Del Monte Foods assets.

Why it matters — The showcase highlights the company’s efforts to bring its fresh and shelf-stable offerings together under the Del Monte brand.

Del Monte Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2026 Financial Results

Business Wire · 14 Oct 2026neutral

Del Monte Corporation announced that it will report its third-quarter 2026 financial results. The notice was issued from Coral Gables, Florida.

Why it matters — DMC watchers can note the planned financial-results announcement as a company update.

Del Monte Corporation and Riverking Group Announce Joint Venture to Expand Fresh-Cut Fruit Business in China

Business Wire · 2 Sept 2026positive

Del Monte Corporation announced that its subsidiary, Del Monte Fresh Produce (HK) Ltd., has formed a joint venture with Riverking (Shanghai) Agricultural Technology Development Co. to expand into the fresh-cut fruit business in China. The partnership would combine Del Monte with Riverking, a leading integrated private fruit enterprise.

Why it matters — The joint venture opens a new growth opportunity for DMC in China's fresh-cut fruit segment through a partnership with an established local fruit company.

33 stocks to bet on foreign markets continuing to beat the S&P 500

Market Watch · 6 Aug 2026neutral

Market Watch published an article citing 33 stocks for investors betting that foreign markets will continue to outperform the S&P 500, noting that many foreign markets are significantly ahead of the US in year-to-date performance.

Why it matters — The article's focus on outperforming foreign markets could be relevant to DMC watchers because it highlights international market trends that may affect companies with global operations.

Del Monte Corporation (DMC) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha · 30 July 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha published the transcript of Del Monte Corporation's (DMC) Q2 2026 earnings call.

Why it matters — Earnings call transcripts provide detailed commentary on DMC's quarterly financial performance and strategic outlook directly from management.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about DMC stock

What is the DMC stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 1 Wall Street analysts covering Del Monte Corp. have a median 12-month price target of $52, with estimates ranging from $52 to $52. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is DMC stock a buy right now?

Of the 1 analysts covering Del Monte Corp., 1 rate it a Buy, 0 a Hold and 0 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Del Monte Corp. 60 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 24 Oct 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank DMC?

As at 24 Oct 2026, Del Monte Corp. ranks 60 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Value (89 of 100).

Will DMC stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 1 analysts implies +76.2% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Del Monte Corp. 60 out of 100 as at 24 Oct 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the DMC stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Del Monte Corp. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for DMC are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $52 to $52 over the next 12 months.

How has DMC stock performed over the past year?

Del Monte Corp. returned -11.4% over the 12 months to 23 Oct 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Del Monte Corp. do?

Del Monte Corporation is a global food company focused on producing, marketing, and distributing fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, alongside prepared fruit, vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and other value-added food products. The company serves retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and other international markets.

What is the latest news on DMC?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 14 Oct 2026): "Del Monte Corporation Showcases Reunited Brand and New Product Innovations at 2026 IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show". Del Monte Corporation plans to return to the 2026 IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Orlando on Oct. 15–16 with its first unified showcase of fresh and shelf-stable products since acquiring select Del Monte Foods assets.

Company

About Del Monte Corp.

Del Monte Corporation is a global food company focused on producing, marketing, and distributing fresh and fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, alongside prepared fruit, vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and other value-added food products. The company serves retail, foodservice, and wholesale customers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, Asia, and other international markets. Its portfolio spans fresh produce, refrigerated items, and shelf-stable foods marketed under the DEL MONTE brand and related labels. Del Monte Corporation plays an important role in the consumer staples sector by supplying branded produce and packaged food products through a vertically integrated supply chain that supports growing, processing, distribution, and merchandising operations.

CEO Mr. Mohammad Abu-Ghazaleh · 8,562 employees · Cayman Islands · https://www.freshdelmonte.com